Property description

Beccles Town Centre - 6.3 miles

Cove Hithe Beach - 5.9 miles

Southwold - 8.6 miles



A unique opportunity to acquire a period farm house in a distinctively tranquil setting. The property offers flexible living accommodation suitable for development into a beautifully spacious family home. Approx 7 acres of meadow and woodland surround this imposing property disguising it amongst a sough-after rural village. A property that offers an abundance of potential as well as it's close proximity to local amenities.



Accommodation comprises briefly:

Main Entrance Hall

Family Room with Woodburner

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Porch

Wood Store

Shower Room

Reception Room with Woodburner

Reception Room with Storage

Rear Entrance Hall

Snug Room with Woodburner

Hall

Kitchen/Utility Room

Bathroom

Lobby

Boiler Room

Six Double Bedrooms

Family Shower Room



Gardens of approx 7 Acres

Double Garage

Various Outbuildings

Ample Off Road Parking



Boundary Farm

The Property was originally laid to accommodate two cottages which have been combined into one by the current owners. Part of the building dates back as early as 1842 however most of the main property dates to 1985. Some remodeling including extensions and the addition of double glazed windows were completed in 1980. The layout currently offers an array of imposing rooms which could be altered and arranged to suit a variety of different purchasers. An abundance of original features are still present throughout the property.



The Property

The main entrance hall welcomes one in with an oak stair case sweeping to the first floor. A door to the right leads into the large family room with exposed beams, free standing wood burner and views over the gardens. Leading from the family room through an arch way, the kitchen / breakfast room boasts a fully fitted kitchen with plenty of space for a dining table. A porch area for coats and boots gives access to a patio garden area and beside it is a good size wood store. From the kitchen there is a shower room with generous size shower, vanity wash unit and WC. There is an airing cupboard space to the side of the shower room. From the family room, double doors open into another large reception room, a bright, airy room offering beautiful views of the gardens beyond. A corner fire place has a woodburner with brick hearth and solid wood mantel. The reception Room to the right side would be ideal as a study area and offers a big storage space stretching the depth of the room, there is also access into the garden. To the left is the rear entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and storage beneath. The snug room is a cosy room with woodburner and sliding doors open into the gardens for warmer months. A further hall leads to a bathroom with three piece suite, kitchen/utility with ample work surfaces, sink and space for all appliances and a Lobby which has additional work surfaces and access to the garden and boiler room. To the first floor, six double bedrooms offer sleeping quarters and can be portrayed in a number of different layouts. The family shower room offers a large glass panel shower cubicle with WC, bidet and wash basin.



The Grounds

Two separate, private lanes lead to the property, one from Mill Road, the other from Holly Lane. This imposing home is set in grounds of approximately five acres or mature meadows and trees. A boundary of poplars provide shelter in the summer months and the orchard of Christmas trees planted by the current owners allows a gathering of wildlife. Beyond the gardens are rural views extending the countryside setting, various outbuildings have power and lighting and the double garage offers vehicle storage as well as ample off road parking for many cars.



Location

Set in a rural location the village of Mutford is approximately 6 miles from the popular market town of Beccles, which has a comprehensive range of facilities including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, schools, access to the Broads network and a Railway Station with connections to London via Ipswich. The Cathedral City of Norwich with all the cultural and commercial facilities including International Airport, University and direct trainline to London Liverpool Street (1hr40mins) is approx 22 miles to the northwest. The unspoilt beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are approximately 18 mins drive.



Directions

From Beccles take the Ellough Road south of the town past the industrial estate at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto B1127/Benacre Rd, after a mile turn left onto Hulver Rd this takes you into Mutford. Turn Right onto Mill Road and before the village hall turn right onto a private road marked for Boundary Farm.



Fixtures & Fittings

All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.



Services

Oil Fired Central Heating. Private Drainage.



Local Authority

Waveney District Council

Tax Band: G

Postcode: NR34 7UX

EPC Rating:



Agents Note

The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.



Tenure

Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.  

Property Features :

• Four Reception Rooms
• Six Double Bedrooms
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Bathroom & Two Shower Rooms
• Wood Store
• Gardens Of Approx 7 Acres
• Double Garage
• Various Outbuildings